The Blob
The Blob Lyrics
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And leaps and glides and slides
Across the floor
Right through the door
And all around the wall
A splotch, a blotch
Be careful of The Blob
The lyrics of "The Blob" song is a warning about a mysterious creature that is referred to as the "Blob." The song describes the characteristics of the Blob which can creep, leap, slide and glide around the floor, through the door, and all around the wall, leaving splotches and blotches wherever it goes. The warning contained in the song suggests that the Blob is something to be feared and avoided as much as possible.
The lyrics of this song are a testament to the creative mind of Band's bassist Kaye, who also served as the song's co-writer. Kaye came up with the idea for the song after watching a horror movie that featured a creature known as The Blob. The song's lyrics bear a striking resemblance to the plot of the movie, which centers around a gelatinous monster that engulfs everything in its path.
Fact 1: "The Blob" was originally released in 1958 by Burt Bacharach and Hal David
Fact 2: The song was produced as a tie-in to the movie of the same name, starring Steve McQueen.
Fact 3: The song went to No. 33 on the US Billboard pop chart in October 1958.
Fact 4: Burt Bacharach and Hal David were not initially given credit for the song.
Fact 5: The song was later covered by The Five Blobs for the movie itself, and they recorded two versions of the song, one of which featured a slower tempo.
Fact 6: The Blob became a cult classic, spawning a sequel and a 1988 remake.
Fact 7: The iconic theme music was composed by Ralph Carmichael.
Fact 8: The Blob was inspired by a real event in 1950 when a gelatinous mass washed up on a beach in Philadelphia.
Fact 9: Although the movie was a B-movie, it has become a classic and has been referenced in multiple other movies and TV shows, including 1985's "The Goonies".
Fact 10: The Blob has been interpreted by some as a metaphor for the dangers of unchecked Communism.
Chords:
Verse: E, A, B
Chorus: D, A, D, A, D, A, E, A, E, A.
Line by Line Meaning
Beware of The Blob, it creeps
The threat of The Blob is real, as it moves silently and steadily forward towards its target.
And leaps and glides and slides
The Blob is a versatile predator, able to change its movement patterns on the fly to avoid detection.
Across the floor
No terrain is too difficult for The Blob, as it can cross any surface without trouble.
Right through the door
Even barriers meant to keep intruders out are no match for The Blob, which can seep through any crack or gap with ease.
And all around the wall
Once inside, The Blob can move undetected, hugging the walls and blending into the background to avoid detection.
A splotch, a blotch
The Blob leaves a trail of destruction in its wake, leaving behind a mess of discolored stains that signify its presence.
Be careful of The Blob
This warning should be taken seriously, as The Blob is a formidable opponent that is not to be underestimated.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: BURT BACHARACH, MACK DAVID
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CCT93
I remember being so shocked when Paul died since I thought he was the main character. And the practical effects for his death were amazing to me at the time. I think they still hold up really well.
Chronoslayer
Agree. Of all the horror movie ways to die we've seen over the last few decades, this movie's are still the most awful imaginable to me.
Christopher C
GVBRIEL The teammate? The one who insinuated to the preacher that Paul needed the propholylactics?
Dimitri V
Me too, I was just a kid when I saw this. He was the first one to appear and then this happens 😢
The Movie Guru
Not to mention that the actor who played Paul in the 1988 Blob remake movie was the third top billed actor.
Chronoslayer
They went out of their way to upend convention with the victim list in this movie. To craft that dreadful sense of there being no refuge -- no one being safe. Just one more reason its a great horror movie.
Dan Williams
FACT: You saw this scene way younger than you should have, and you were traumatized.
Groundhog Day
I'm still haunted by the original.
Spring's Bliss
Nah, I don't remember this scene at all. The telephone booth scene is what traumatized me. Unless I am thinking of a completely different movie
ScoobyDooIsDead
Grandpa thought he was showing me the 1958 Blob and played this movie, stopped it right after this scene lol